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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-10 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 10, 2009, with the following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day. The Board attended a Franklin County Prison Board meeting. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Public Comment was received from Bud Bennett from Citizens for Responsible Government who is asking other people what a Tourism Director makes and no one knows what a Tourism Director is. Mr. Bennett thinks that the merchants should pay for this position not tax payers. Public Comment was also received from Allen Piper from Citizens for Responsible Government who is questioning a statement that Commissioner Thomas made that it's a state law to have everyone sign in when attending the meeting. Mr. Piper would like this clarified. Mr. Piper is concerned about the County budget, there are many ways to cut fat out of a budget. Everyone is having problems getting state money, so should have started cutting a long time ago. Mr. Piper asks that County executives return their raises. Commissioner Thomas responded that the county's public sign in policy is the easiest way to track visitors in accordance with the PA Sunshine law. He also stated that tourism is an economic driver for the county that creates and sustains jobs. Pennsylvania has a website that explains the value of tourism and its economic value to the economy. He also stated the program is not funded with property tax dollars, but instead by the hotel room tax revenues that visitors pay at county hotels. By law, the money must be dedicated to tourism related activities and programs. Not having a qualified tourism director to guide the program and ensure success would be irresponsible. Commissioner Thomas supports the Director's efforts and has done a wonderful job. We would sell our county short if we did not promote its valuable resources and assets. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the minutes of September 1, 2009 and September 3, 2009 meetings. The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Amendment #1 to the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the Program Management of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to include source of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the fiscal year 2008/2009. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant Application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the CJAB Jail Diversion Project, Year 2 for a grant amount of $93,775.00 with a County match of $97,554.00 for the grant period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed FSNRC matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Continuing Care Rx to provide comprehensive pharmacy services to the residents of the Nursing Home for the period of February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2012. The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Status Form to Capital BlueCross to certify the number of employees and employer identification number in accordance with Medicare secondary payer laws. The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Renewal Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and LexisNexis to provide legal research materials for staff only at a cost of $668.80 per month, funded by the inmates, for the period of September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Renewal Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and LexisNexis to provide legal research materials for custom user interface (CUI) only at a cost of $668.80 per month, funded by the inmates, for the period of September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Enviro-Tech pest Services to provide monthly pest control services at a cost of $125.00/monthly. The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Dennis E. Black Engineering to obtain electronically formatted drawings on CD disk of the Agricultural Heritage Building at a cost of $200.00. The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Shari Walker to provide catering services for "Day in Franklin County by Evelyn's Excursions" at a cost not to exceed $550.00 for the period of September 10, 2009 through September 30, 2009. In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle Associates, Inc. notified the County of a NPDES Application being applied by William Naugle for a residential development located on Remington Drive in Franklin County. In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Shelly & Witter, Inc. notified the County of an NPDES Permit being applied by Atlas Copco Secoroc, LLC for construction of a commercial building and additional parking located in Fort Loudon, Franklin County. In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Stuart Hollenshead notified the County of NPDES application being applied for the Hollenshead Stream Restoration Project located in Peters Township, Franklin County. Continued on page 3 The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters and conducted a bid opening for Sale of Two (2) Hot Water Heaters. One bid was received. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to forward the bids received to the Director of Property Management for review. The Board will award or reject the bids on September 24, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. The Board reviewed Election matters and conducted a bid opening for the Printing of Ballots. One bidder submitted a bid. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award to Beidel Printing for a total bid of $42,020.00. This was the only bid received. The Board recessed at 9:35 and will return at 9:45. The Board met with Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director and Richard Wynn, Human Services Administrator whom provided an update on the status of human services funding due to lack of a state budget. The County has received some funds from the state for 2008/2009 fiscal years but more money is still owed to the County for 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. By being proactive and fiscally prudent the County is able to slide the number of weeks' funds available out another 10 weeks. Ms. Beckner also provided an update on the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) and stated that a request for proposal is being prepared. Mr. Wynn provided an update on the request to Joan Erney, Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, asking to use Tuscarora Managed Care funds to help with Human Services programs. Still waiting for a response. Have notified the providers of the funding situation and they are thankful that the County is still paying because most of the other counties are not paying their providers. The Board decided to notified the providers a second time that the County will continue to pay their services through October 15th. Mr. Wynn and Ms. Beckner will provide an update in two weeks to the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS